Habitat for Humanity Kenya Earns CAF America Validation, Strengthening International Funding Opportunities
Nairobi, Kenya | October 17, 2024 – Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFHK) is proud to announce its recognition as a CAF America Validated Organization. This prestigious validation affirms Habitat for Humanity Kenya’s commitment to transparency, compliance, and adherence to best practices in financial and operational management, reinforcing its standing as a trusted partner for international donors.
The CAF America Validation positions Habitat for Humanity Kenya to tap into increased funding opportunities, especially from U.S.-based donors, philanthropists, and grantmakers, by ensuring their contributions can be securely and efficiently directed towards impactful housing programs and initiatives in Kenya.
“This validation is a testament to our unwavering dedication to accountability and excellence,” said Frank Ireri, Chairperson of the Board of Habitat for Humanity Kenya. “It not only enhances our ability to mobilize resources but also strengthens our global partnerships, helping us scale up efforts to provide adequate, affordable, and decent housing for vulnerable communities in Kenya.”
Habitat for Humanity Kenya has been a transformative force in providing housing solutions to low-income families, enabling access to safe, decent, and dignified shelter. The CAF America Validation complements the recent award won by Habitat for Humanity Kenya in collaboration with ChildFund International, 2025 Impact Fund by Dow Chemicals Award, a grant of $250,000 for the project titled Impact Fund-Ujenzi Fiti (Smart Building): Advancing Innovative Solutions in delivering affordable housing innovations across Kiambu and Machakos counties. This initiative will run for 15 months, beginning January 2025, and is focused on providing sustainable housing solutions through cutting-edge technologies and innovative financial products.
“This recognition, alongside other awards like the 2025 Impact Fund by Dow Chemicals Award won jointly with ChildFund International, showcases our expanding influence and underscores our commitment to housing innovation and community empowerment,” noted Anthony Okoth, National Director of Habitat for Humanity Kenya.
In light of this achievement, Habitat for Humanity Kenya will be engaging in a series of public relations efforts to highlight the validation and its implications for future partnerships. Updates will be shared across digital platforms and through a feature on our website.
Habitat for Humanity Kenya Hands Over 45 Homes in Laikipia and Machakos, marking World Habitat Day 2024 Celebrations
Nairobi, Kenya | October 7, 2024 – Today Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFHK) handed over 45 newly built homes in Laikipia and Machakos in a vibrant celebration of World Habitat Day (WHD) 2024. Embracing the theme ‘Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future,’ the festivities took place in Naibor, Segera Ward, Laikipia County, and Kiasa-Kyumbi, Machakos County, where communities came together to celebrate the transformative power of safe and adequate housing. The event highlighted the importance of housing as a foundation for a sustainable future.
Habitat officially presented the 45 newly constructed houses (5 in Laikipia and 40 in Machakos) to vulnerable families built in collaboration with Tithers and Hope Builders donors. These homes have brought transformative change to the lives of its beneficiaries, providing them with safe, decent, and secure shelter.
Our message remained “Everyone deserves a safe and decent place to live. No matter who we are or where we come from, we all deserve the chance to live with strength, stability, and self-reliance.”
Frank Ireri, Chairperson of the Board of Habitat for Humanity Kenya, stated “Habitat is dedicated to transforming lives through housing. With support from our donors, we’ve built 200 homes in the past year and aim to construct an additional 350 by 2025. These homes provide more than shelter improving access to clean water, sanitation, and education, improving health outcomes and opportunities for families. Homeownership fosters stability and empowers families to break the cycle of poverty, building a brighter future and fostering community pride.”
The event featured a public discussion on the importance of youth in building urban resilience, adequate housing, and sustainable development. Government representatives, local leaders, and Habitat for Humanity Kenya partners also joined this occasion, offering their support for the continued efforts toward housing affordability and urban sustainability.
“Today, we celebrate not just the 40 new homes in Machakos County, but the brighter futures they bring. These aren’t just structures—they’re foundations for hope and opportunity. With our vibrant youth leading the way, we’re building communities rooted in resilience, dignity, and belonging,” said H.E Wavinya Ndeti EGH, Governor, Machakos County during the World Habitat Day 2024 celebrations in Kiasa, Kyumbi Machakos, County.
Chief Officer, Housing & Land in Laikipia, Mr. Mwangi Gichuki added, “The 5 homes we hand over in Naibor today transform families’ lives, especially for the youth and women. As much as this is housing it’s also empowerment through partnership and Habitat for Humanity’s programs.” A statement he shared during the World Habitat Day 2024 celebrations in Naibor, Segere Ward, Laikipia North Constituency.
World Habitat Day serves as a global platform to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. This year, Habitat for Humanity Kenya shined a spotlight on the lives transformed through houses built and the contributions of young people in transforming urban spaces. As we look toward building sustainable homes, youth engagement has become a crucial driver of innovation, collaboration, and resilient urban development.